Project Manager

Concero; Creve Coeur (MO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Concero is looking for a Project Manager to lead and deliver medium-to-large-scale initiatives in a hybrid environment. You will ensure high-quality, on-budget delivery while managing both client-facing and internal projects. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in project management, strong Agile skills, and proficiency with tools like Jira and MS Project. A Bachelor’s degree and relevant certifications are preferred. This role is crucial for driving project success in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in project management or delivery leadership roles.
• Experience delivering both hybrid and Agile projects.
• Demonstrated client-facing delivery experience in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as single point of accountability for multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Lead plan-driven, hybrid projects with clear metrics.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning and retrospectives.

Skills

Agile principles

Project management

Communication skills

Facilitation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Computer Science, Engineering)

Professional certifications such as PMP, CSM, PSM, SSM

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

MS Excel

Job description

The Project Manager leads and delivers medium-to-large-scale, high-impact initiatives across a hybrid delivery environment, with a strong emphasis on client-facing project delivery alongside Agile and product-based work. The role requires end-to-end accountability for project planning and execution while also enabling Agile delivery and transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivery & Project Leadership
  • Serve as single point of accountability for multiple concurrent initiatives across client-facing and internal projects. Acting as Agile delivery lead where appropriate.
  • Lead plan-driven, hybrid projects with clear scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk baselines.
  • Develop and maintain project plans, critical paths, dependency maps, and governance artifacts.
  • Manage formal change control, risk, issue, and decision logs to protect delivery commitments.
  • Provide clear, consistent status reporting to senior stakeholders and clients.
  • Ensure on-time, on-budget, high-quality delivery in fast-paced environments.
  • Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Partner with Business Analysts on backlog readiness and prioritization.
  • Track delivery metrics to support transparency and continuous improvement.
• Agile Enablement
  • Support Agile and delivery transformation initiatives across teams.
  • Coach teams and stakeholders on Agile principles and hybrid delivery practices.
  • Identify opportunities to improve delivery maturity and team effectiveness.
  • Contribute to evolving delivery standards, playbooks, and best practices.
• Stakeholder & Client Management
  • Lead delivery in high-touch, client-facing environments with fixed timelines and high visibility.
  • Proactively manage expectations through structured communication and escalation.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Computer Science, Engineering) preferred.
• Nice to have: Professional certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional), CSM (Certified ScrumMaster), PSM (Professional Scrum Master), SSM (SAFe Scrum Master) or equivalent Agile and project management credentials.

Experience

• 5+ years in project management or delivery leadership roles.
• Experience delivering both hybrid and Agile projects.
• Demonstrated client-facing delivery experience in fast-paced environments.
• Proven ability to manage multiple demanding client projects concurrently.
• Hands‑on experience with Jira, Confluence, MS Project and MS Excel.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong foundation in traditional project management disciplines.
• Solid understanding of Agile frameworks (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban).
• Ability to operate under pressure with demanding stakeholders and adapt as necessary.
• Demonstrates resiliency in adapting to frequent changes and evolving client demands, ensuring project continuity and success.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and analytical skills.